Oddsmakers know this as well, which is why the Thunder are 10.5-point home favorites in Game 2 with a total of 228.5. The betting public is backing the Pacers so far at BetMGM, with 69% of the wagers on Indiana to cover.

SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA bets and predictions for Game 2 of Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals 2025

Haliburton (14 points, 10 rebounds) and the Pacers overcame Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘s game-high 38 points and multiple double-digit leads throughout. The Thunder entered the fourth quarter with a 9-point lead and ended the game efficiently in many areas, including free-throws (21-of-24) and turnovers (6).